Unni Mukundan confirms Marco 2 dropped, explains reasons

Actor Unni Mukundan, who has recently gained nationwide attention, shared an exciting update on the highly anticipated ‘Marco 2’. The original film, known for its gritty violence and intense action, became a hot topic among viewers. While some found it too bold, many fans praised Unni’s powerful performance and striking transformation.

The actor updated fans about his plans to shelve the project. In a post, the actor replied to a fan about the sequel, Mukundan said, “Apologies, but I have dropped plans to continue the Marco series. Too much negativity around the project. I’ll try my best to bring something bigger and better than Marco. Thanks for all the love and positivity. Cheers (sic).”

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Although the update was brief, it left many fans surprised and slightly disappointed. However, his promise of something “bigger and better” has already reignited excitement and anticipation.

The first installment of ‘Marco’, released in 2024, belongs to the neo-noir genre and shares a universe similar to ‘Mikhael’. Starring Unni Mukundan in the lead, the film performed well at the box office, earning praise for its gripping storyline and screenplay.

Unni portrayed Mark D Peter Jr, a man who descends into violence after the murder of his foster brother, launching a brutal spree of attacks.

Directed and written by Haneef Adeni, Marco was made on a reported budget of Rs 30 crore. The film released simultaneously in Malayalam and Hindi, with its Telugu version hitting theatres on January 1 and the Tamil version scheduled for January 3.

Published By:

Prachi arya

Published On:

Jun 15, 2025